- Discover Episcopal
- Admission
- Our Program
- Athletics
- Arts
- Spirituality
- Student Life
- Support Episcopal
- Alumni
- Parent Support
- Knightly News
- Contact Us
- Calendar
- School Store
- Lunch Menu
- Summer Camps
« Back
Lower School Hands-On Learning Sparks Excitement
April 29th, 2021
Hands-on learning experiences are a big part of what makes the Episcopal experience so powerful. Recently, the oldest Lower School students showed off what they’ve been working on. The QUEST Center was filled with excitement!
Do What You Love!
That was the idea behind the fifth grade Maracuja or Passion Project. For months now students have been exploring their passions, and this week they shared what they have learned in the first-ever Episcopal Maracuja Showcase!
The showcase was a celebration of learning and exploring. The soon-to-be Middle Schoolers shared what they love about everything from architecture and art to event planning and wood carving. Student paintings, photography and published works were on display as well as a custom-built robot named Vernie.
The showcase was a celebration of learning and exploring. The soon-to-be Middle Schoolers shared what they love about everything from architecture and art to event planning and wood carving. Student paintings, photography and published works were on display as well as a custom-built robot named Vernie.
In addition to doing what they love, these students learned something about themselves. Many of them said the most challenging part of the project was narrowing down their many interests and finding the one they wanted to explore most. In speaking with the students, their natural enthusiasm for their topics of choice was obvious. As they discussed the topics, they spoke with ease and pride. Once their Lower School counterparts began rotating through the showcase, the fifth graders were eager to share the experience.
Years from now it will be exciting to see whether today’s fifth graders have continued fine-tuning their current passions or whether they have followed a different interest.
Fourth Grade Arcade Scores Big!
The excitement and creativity of the annual fourth grade arcade returned this year. The tradition, which challenges students to build an arcade game out of recycled materials is a student and teacher favorite. The fourth grade Knights did not disappoint!
With just tape, cardboard and simple gears, students created games that people of all ages would be happy to play. There was a unique take on The Price is Right legend Plinko. Students also created everything from a foosball table to a claw crane game. As younger Lower School students visited the arcade, there was a feeling of a traditional arcade setting with games dispensing tickets and students excited to get the high score.
Th Lower School arcade was inspired by the story of a boy named Caine, who built his own arcade at the age of nine. Click here to read Caine’s story and how it inspired a global cardboard challenge.
With just tape, cardboard and simple gears, students created games that people of all ages would be happy to play. There was a unique take on The Price is Right legend Plinko. Students also created everything from a foosball table to a claw crane game. As younger Lower School students visited the arcade, there was a feeling of a traditional arcade setting with games dispensing tickets and students excited to get the high score.
Th Lower School arcade was inspired by the story of a boy named Caine, who built his own arcade at the age of nine. Click here to read Caine’s story and how it inspired a global cardboard challenge.
The Episcopal School of Baton Rouge 2024-2025 application is now available! For more information on the application process, to schedule a tour, or learn more about the private school, contact us at [email protected] or 225-755-2685.
Posted in the categories All, Lower School.
Other articles to consider
- May16Episcopal Welcomes Father Patrick Edwards as New Head Chaplain
Learn more about new Episcopal Head Chaplain Father Patrick Edwards.
See Details - May16Lower School Happenings - May 2024
There's excitement and joy in Lower School as students wrap up the school year. Check out the latest projects.
See Details - May16Future Business Leaders Benefit from Spring Lessons/Community Support
Episcopal students participated in two real-world learning experiences – the What’s Your Bright Idea? Episcopal Pitch Contest and the annual Burkenroad Reports Investment Conference.
See Details - May8College Announcements 5.10.24
Please join us in congratulating members of the Class of 2024 as they announce their college enrollment decisions.
See Details
Categories
- All
- Admission
- Athletics
- College Bound 2019
- College Bound 2020
- College Bound 2021
- College Bound 2022
- College Bound 2023
- College Bound 2024
- Counselors Corner
- Episcopal Alumni
- Giving
- Head Of School
- Lower School
- Middle School
- Spirituality And Service
- Student Work
- The Teachers' Lounge
- Upper School
- Visual And Performing Arts
Recent Articles
- 05/16/24Episcopal Welcomes Father Patrick Edwards as New Head Chaplain
- 05/16/24Lower School Happenings - May 2024
- 05/16/24Future Business Leaders Benefit from Spring Lessons/Community Support
- 05/8/24College Announcements 5.10.24
- 05/7/24Episcopal's Addisyn Botos Will Continue Track & Field at Southern Miss
- 05/7/24Spring Sports Success!
- 05/3/24Episcopal Audiences Wowed by "The Children of Willesden Lane"
- 05/3/24Service Learning & Community Impact Students Share Thoughts on Earth Day
- 05/2/242024 Mums of Alums Luncheon Draws Large Crowd of Supportive Mums
- 05/2/24College Announcements 5.3.24